John Javed, assistant regional director of the Greater Southeast Region of Church World Service, said this week that he has great concern for his family in Pakistan.

"My sister tells me that thousands have been forced from their homes, without any food, shelter or medical care," said Javed, who founded the CWS program in Mansehra, Pakistan, using donations from local communities in the U.S.

John Javed, Director of Virginia Council of Churches' Refugee Resettlement Program, is seeking volunteers for a new computer lab designed to teach basic English skills.This new center will be in an apartment in the Colonial Apartments.Hours are flexible and the level of instruction is basic.Please contact John Javed at 321-3305 ext. 114 or Mary Hetzel at 282-5872.